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Computers, Devices, and the Web - Coggle Diagram
Computers, Devices, and the Web
Servers
A server is a computer dedicated to providing one or more services
to other computers or devices on a network.
A network is a collection
of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly.
Services provided by servers include storing content and controlling access to hardware, software, and other resources on a network
Computers
An electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory
Can accept data (input), process the data according to specified rules
Produce Information (output), and store the information for future use
Desktops and All-in-Ones
A desktop, or desktop computer, is a personal computer designed to be in a stationary
location
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. On many desktops, the screen is housed in a display device (or simply display) that is separate from a tower, which is a case that contains the processing circuitry
Tablets
Smaller than a laptop but larger than a phone, a tablet is a thin, lighter-weight mobile computer that has a touch screen
A popular style of tablet is the slate,
which does not contain a physical keyboard
Laptops
Also called a notebook computer, is a thin, lightweight mobile computer with a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base
Designed to fit on your lap and for easy transport, most laptops weigh up to 7 pounds (varies from manufacturer and specifications)
A laptop that is less than one inch thick and weighs about three pounds or less sometimes is referred to as an ultrathin laptop
Mobile and Game Device
A mobile device is a computing device small enough to hold in your hand. Because of their
reduced size, the screens on mobile devices are small
You often can exchange information between the Internet and a mobile device or
between a computer or network and a mobile device
Popular types of mobile devices are smartphones, digital cameras, portable and digital media players, etc.
The Web
The World Wide Web (or web, for short) is a global library of information available to anyone connected to the Internet
The Internet is a worldwide collection of computer networks that connects
millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals